Dafeamekpor dismisses claims Ghana Law Society accreditation was politically influenced

Mr. Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip and President of the Ghana Law Society (GLS), has firmly debunked allegations that the accreditation of the Society was influenced politically. The GLS was established in 2022 and obtained accreditation in January 2025, shortly after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regained control in the 2024 general elections.

However, Mr. Dafeamekpor has categorically denied any link between the two events, asserting that the accreditation was simply a result of the Society's persistent efforts in the accreditation process. During an appearance on Accra-based Channel One TV, he emphasized that the Society had been awaiting accreditation for a considerable period before finally receiving it in 2025.

He stressed that the accreditation process is a lengthy one and that there is no coincidence involved. Despite the Society's extensive involvement in supporting law students and advocating for improvements in legal education before its accreditation, Mr. Dafeamekpor pointed to his collaborations with Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu on proposed legal education reforms as further evidence of the Society's advocacy.

These efforts included a private member’s bill they sponsored to address issues in the legal education system, particularly the entrance examination process. The President of the GLS maintained that the accreditation process was conducted in accordance with the required procedures, and any delays should not be construed as a sign of the application being ignored or abandoned.

He encouraged organizations seeking accreditation to exercise patience and follow the established process, rather than attributing delays to political interference. He further revealed that the GLS has experienced significant growth, currently comprising over 1,500 professional members and more than 15,000 student members. This expansion underscores the Society's increasing role in representing legal professionals and students, as well as its role in advancing discussions on legal education reforms within Ghana.